Psst Meaning in English

word

US

/psst/

psst

UK

/psst/

psst

Definition

A quiet sound or whisper, usually made to get someone's attention without others noticing.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, mimics the actual sound made by the mouth. Used in speech and writing (cartoons, dialogue) to quietly attract attention. Not used for loud communication; often playful or secretive.

• Spanish: psé - ¡eh! (para llamar la atención en voz baja)
• Portuguese (BR): psiu - psiu! (para chamar atenção discretamente)
• Portuguese (PT): psiu - psiu! (para chamar a atenção discretamente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 嘘（呼喊、引起注意时的声音）
• Chinese (Traditional): 噓（呼喊、引起注意時的聲音）
• Hindi: सुनो (चुपके से बुलाने की आवाज़)
• Arabic: هسّ (لجذب الانتباه بهدوء)
• Bengali: ফিসফিস - পিস্‌ট
• Russian: тсс
• Japanese: シーッ - ねえ
• Vietnamese: suỵt - hứ
• Korean: 쉿 - 야
• Turkish: şş - pıst
• Urdu: پسست
• Indonesian: ssst - psst

Example Sentences

You use 'psst' when you want to grab someone’s attention without others noticing.

natural

She leaned over and said, 'psst, come here.'

natural

Psst. Did you hear the latest news?

natural

Psst! Don’t tell anyone my secret.

basic

Psst, are you awake?

basic

I heard someone whisper 'psst' behind me.

basic